About

The Honourable Candice Bergen, P.C., M.P.

Candice Bergen was first elected to the House of Commons in 2008 and was re-elected in the 2011 and 2015 elections, representing the riding Portage-Lisgar, Manitoba. On November 20th, 2015, Candice was appointed to the Opposition Shadow Cabinet as Critic for the Natural Resources Portfolio. On September 15, 2016 Candice was appointed as Conservative House Leader by Interim Conservative Leader, Rona Ambrose. In August 2017, she was reappointed as the Conservative House Leader by the Party’s new leader, Andrew Scheer. In 2015, Candice served as Canada’s Minister of State for Social Development having previously served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety.

In her role as Minister of State for Social Development, she worked with all provinces and territories to ensure Canada’s affordable housing programs were fair to taxpayers and sustainable for those families needing support. She also reformed the government’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy towards an evidence-based Housing First approach that is producing measurable results in reducing homelessness. As the lead Minister responsible for the Office of Disability Issues, Candice ensured families and Canadians living with disabilities were supported through world-leading programs such as the Registered Disability Savings Plan, Opportunities Fund and Enabling Accessibility Fund.

Candice is also strong advocate for rural issues and has been recognized throughout the country for her determined efforts to put an end to the wasteful, ineffective long-gun registry when the Conservative Party won a majority government in 2011.

Candice brings extensive experience in both the business and political communities. Prior to becoming a Member of Parliament, she worked in the financial planning industry, and was the Manitoba Campaign Manager for Stephen Harper’s leadership bid for the Conservative Party of Canada. She has also acted as an advisor to several Members of Parliament, and served as Chief Organizer for the Conservative Party of Canada in Manitoba.

Candice is also committed to her community, and has done extensive volunteer work within Manitoba. She has dedicated her time to various youth groups, and has worked with at-risk youth as well adults in correctional facilities. She has also volunteered with the palliative care program at her local hospital, Boundary Trails Health Centre.

Born in Morden, Manitoba, Candice now resides in Winkler, Manitoba

Welcome to my website!

I 'm proud to serve the people of Portage-Lisgar and to represent your concerns in Ottawa. My website has information on what I am doing in the riding, in Ottawa and how the Official Opposition are holding the Liberal Government to account. It is very important to me that we continue to see growth in our riding as well as in our country. As always, if there is a federal issue you need assistance with; please do not hesitate to contact my office at info@candicebergen.ca

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